Budget Cuts Raise Staffing Concerns
Chris Price, Staff Writer
June 5, 2020
The pandemic isn’t the only reason why Stamford Public Schools may look different next year. Due to the massive budget cut made by the Board of Finance, the loss of staff and services is unavoidable. The SEA Executive Board held meetings on Thursday, May 28 and Monday, June 1 to further discuss that ...
Stamford Mall Reopens for Business
Rina Levine and Katie Forgione
June 3, 2020
The Stamford Town Center temporarily closed on March 19 due to COVID-19. They reopened on May 20 but with many necessary restrictions to ensure the health of all employees and customers. Every door entrance has signs giving everyone a clear list of rules that should be followed while shopping. Every pe...
What’s Next: Tools and Resources to Make an Impact
Abby Wexler, Editor-in-Chief
June 2, 2020
I understand that I will never understand completely, but I stand with you. Here is a list of resources that I will continue to use and hope you can use to better educate yourself. This list will keep expanding. If you know additional resources that are not mentioned in this article, please feel free ...
Online AP Exams Spark Criticism
Jasmine Van Leeuwen, Staff Writer
May 19, 2020
Students around the world were the first to experience the new condensed version of AP Exams this year. The exams had been changed from a combined multiple choice portion and free-response portion lasting around three hours to a single free-response portion lasting only 45 minutes. College Board i...
Virtual Graduation Plan Sparks Controversy
Sofia Sarak, Staff Writer
May 15, 2020
On May 12, 2020, the Teaching, Learning, and Community Committee of the Stamford Board of Education held a meeting where members brainstormed celebration options for the Class of 2020, with holding a virtual graduation being the most popular contender among members. The following day, students, parent...
Local Business Closures Affect High School Workers
Sofia Sarak, Staff Writer
May 13, 2020
Over 20 million Americans lost their jobs in the month of April due to cutbacks and closures imposed by COVID-19. Another 6.6 million left the labor force entirely, while 5 million were forced to lower the number of hours they work (Washington Post). These numbers are drastic, and news sources often...
Distance Learning Challenges Younger Students
Sofia Sarak, Zack Beldotti, and Alyssa Ferro
May 5, 2020
Round Table reporters interview some of their younger siblings about the challenges they're experiencing with distance learning.
Schedule Change delayed until 2021-2022 School Year
Hannah Bushell, News Editor
April 28, 2020
On April 27, 2020 it was publicly announced by Principal Raymond Manka that there will be a delay in the implementation of the block scheduling planned for the 2020-2021 school year. Due to the closing of Stamford Public Schools and the transition to Distance Teaching and Learning brought by COVID-1...
Student Campaigns to Help Local Hospital Workers
Sofia Sarak, Staff Writer
April 15, 2020
As COVID-19 progresses in our community, the majority of us find ourselves stuck as home, either navigating through digital piles of homework or trying to combat boredom. One Stamford High student decided to channel her energy into something greater: helping the healthcare workers on the frontlines. W...
Stamford Town Center Temporarily Closing
Leila Rajcoomar, Staff Writer
April 9, 2020
Effective March 20, 2020, the Stamford Town Center, a vital piece to the city of Stamford has closed much like other places in the area, due to the coronavirus. The coronavirus has turned many towns into ghost towns. Small businesses, restaurants, beauty parlors and more have closed all to avoid close ...
More Testing Updates From College Board and DOE
Nohana Hossain, Staff Writer
March 23, 2020
The U.S. Department of Education has waived standardized testing requirements for the current school year for students in elementary school through high school. The department says it will provide relief from federally mandated testing requirements to any state requesting a waiver due to the public...
What About the S.A.T.?
Hannah Bushell, News Editor
March 20, 2020
As of Thursday March 19, there have been several changes regarding standardized testing that will impact many students at both Stamford High School and at other high schools throughout the country. First, the March and May SAT tests are both cancelled and will not be rescheduled. It has been stat...
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